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Allram
Three generations of courage and loess. From Walter Allram's post-war gamble to Lorenz and Magdalena's biodynamic future—30 hectares of Kamptal's finest terroir, where Permian sandstone meets crystalline schist and 90-year-old hands still know every vine.
What began as a small farm with scattered fields was transformed in the 1950s by Walter Allram into a 12-hectare winery. In 1992, Michaela Haas-Allram took the reins with husband Erich, acquiring the legendary Heiligenstein vineyard and building a modern cellar integrated with traditional wooden barrels. Since 2015, the third generation—Lorenz (winemaker) and Magdalena—have steered the estate toward biodynamic farming, blending Wachau precision with New World energy. Walter, now 90, still walks the vineyards daily, claiming to know every vine personally. [^55^] [^40^]
Walter Allram
Founded the winery in the 1950s, converting a mixed farm into a 12-hectare vineyard. At 90 years old, still in the vineyards every day. "He claims to know every single vine personally." The original courageous character. [^55^]
Lorenz & Magdalena
Lorenz trained in Pfalz, Styria, New Zealand, South Africa and Wachau. Magdalena manages operations. Together converting 30 hectares to biodynamic farming, step by step, with "a healthy dose of perfectionism." [^49^] [^55^]
The First Growths
Three 1ÖTW classified Erste Lagen: Heiligenstein, Gaisberg, Renner. Plus Hasel, Wechselberg, and the revived Rosengartl. 30 hectares where loess drapes over 280-million-year-old Permian sandstone and crystalline bedrock.
Heiligenstein
1ÖTW · Riesling
Red Permian sandstone (280M years)
Terraced SSW slopes
Gaisberg
1ÖTW · Grüner Veltliner & Riesling
Paragneiss, mica schist, loess
220-335m elevation
Renner
1ÖTW · Grüner Veltliner
Calcareous sandy silt
SW orientation
Hasel
Grüner Veltliner
Ice Age loess over gneiss
"A vintner without Hasel won't get a wife"
Rosengartl
Grüner Veltliner
Revived 2015 · South terraces
30-60 year old vines
Wechselberg
Chardonnay
Marine schist, gneiss, amphibolite
15˚ slope, full sun
Climate: Where hot Pannonian air meets cool Waldviertel winds. The interplay creates aromatic finesse and lively acidity—ideal for age-worthy whites. Soils retain deep moisture reservoirs, rarely suffering dehydration. [^36^]
"Courageous people united in family, not afraid to take decisions."— The Allram Philosophy
The Wines
Temperature-controlled fermentation with natural yeast, extended lees contact. From village-level precision to single-vineyard masterpieces aged in large oak casks. [^37^]
The flagship. From red Permian sandstone with fossilized plants and volcanic rhyolites. "Deep, intense, fine spicy nose with stony notes. Elegant, firm and dense." Awarded 95 points (Wine Anorak). [^40^] [^58^]
The little brother of Heiligenstein. 2-3 meters of loess over schist. Layered and complex with pear, peach, apple and white pepper. Vinified in large oak. "Probably the best spot for elegant Grüner Veltliner in the Kamptal." [^40^]
Weighty and expressive with enormous potential. Skin maceration, 8 months lees contact in big oak casks. Delicate finesse and great elegance. [^37^]
From 30-60 year old vines across small plots. Handpicked, temperature-controlled fermentation. "Concentrated – characteristic – authentic. Brilliant Grüner with mightiness, power and long finish." [^37^]
Grandfather, father & son. Naturally fermented in 330L barrels, 24 months lees contact, unfiltered, unfined, organically stabilized. The family's living history in liquid form. [^37^]
From Ried Gaisberg. Sweetly aromatic with cherry fruit, aniseed, and mineral character. Supple, fresh, elegant with juicy acidity. 12.5% alcohol. [^40^]
Visit & Contact
Herrengasse 3 in Straß im Straßertal—heart of the Kamptal. The estate features a newly renovated Art Nouveau villa guest house in the village center, available for visitors. Walkable from the cellar. By appointment.
Address
Herrengasse 3
3491 Straß im Straßertal
Austria
Website
allram.atRecognition
ÖTW Member
Biodynamic Conversion
30 Hectares